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A 5-1 home defeat by Atalanta on Thursday did nothing to enhance the former defender’s credentials - taking his record to one win in six attempts - and majority shareholder Moshiri took the airwaves within hours to provide an update on the recruitment process.

“The first priority is to stabilise the club and finalise the appointment of a manager. We are close,” the businessman said.

“It is really best to say nothing more until a new management team is appointed and we climb up the table.”

Everton manager David Unsworth looks dejected after conceding during the Europa League defeat to Atalanta